It is important to us that craftspeople are recognized, valued, and respected. Over the years, more than 150 craft enthusiasts have joined the craft store "Magasiait." The store features products created with care by locals as well as creations by master craftspeople from all over Estonia.At Magasiait, you can purchase: lovely rugs, stylish ceramics, knitwear for the body, toes, and fingers, and a woman's best friend – jewelry. You can also find famous Estonian lace shawls, made by the skilled knitters of Haapsalu. One of the store's great prides is the selection of woven baskets, which extends from the floor almost to the ceiling in the large hall.The busy bees of Magasiait wish to make customers happy by offering a selection of gourmet items from home kitchens — "Magasiaida Talusahver." The menu includes special sauces and jams, including Sibulkad — uniquely flavored onion jams, herbal teas, and flavored salts. The highlight is locally grown lavender. There is also a corner dedicated to recycling, where you can find a piece of Estonian art history and a retro vibe. We welcome all craft enthusiasts!
In the leather studio workshop, you can make a personalised keychain under the guidance of the leather designer Tiina Andron. Different metal studs, leathers, rivets, and key rings are used. The workshop is suitable for everyone (from school age). In addition to making a keychain, you will get to explore Antonius Courtyard, see the completion of various works, and hear the designers talk about their work.More leather studio workshops for groups can be found here.
Siimusti Ceramics shop sells its own products: mugs, bowls, candle holders, cream jugs, butter cans, and much, much more.The selection includes ceramics in one colour as well as with different patterns.The product range is varied and wide, and everyone will definitely find something to their liking!
Cyanotype is the process by which an image is produced to fabric by the combination of chemicals and UV light. The result is an image with white lines on a blue background. Make an exciting gift and produce a photo, drawing, or silhouette of a dried plant on a T-shirt or a cloth bag. Fabrics with a thinner texture which have been washed without conditioner and ironed beforehand are suitable for this. It is also possible to buy a cloth bag on site.If you want to produce a photo, send it to us in digital form no later than one day before the workshop. We will help you with the rest.
Peipsi Teemaja Arts and Crafts Shop offers a wide selection of local handicrafts. There is a large selection of baskets, sauna buckets, thermometers, etc. for sale from the Avinurme Woodworking Centre. You will also find a selection of knitted mittens from local grandmothers, which will keep your hands warm even in the cold Estonian weather.In addition, you simply have to try Ivan Chai when near Lake Peipus. You can also buy it as a gift.We also offer delicious local food and sweets.
The hand-made printed clothes and home textiles made in Peipsimaa Visitor Centre have been awarded with the ‘Certified Estonian Arisinal Craft’ mark, which is the highest recognition in Estonia.Our shop sells items inspired by the handicraft of Peipsimaa and Old Believers, such as hand-printed skirts and shirts, pottery, gold embroidery bags, rugs, Kodavere belts and gloves, and gold-plated magnet onions. We also sell books, music, and postcards related to Peipsimaa.Additionally, you can find the best onions, chicory, teas, and cooked sugar here!
Alatskivi Ceramics is a unique space where history and Estonian craftsmanship converge – it is situated in the vaulted basement of Alatskivi Castle, where the manor's servants once resided. Now a talented ceramics master works there, creating unique, high-quality handmade clay products on-site – bowls, cups, jugs, and other beautiful everyday ceramics that make lovely gifts! Visitors can purchase and admire these unique items in the shop and also try their hand at working with clay – the workshops are suitable for adults and are especially popular with children. You can also visit the castle, the Eduard Tubina Museum, the Alatskivi Castle Horse Stable Exhibition, and the restaurant!
The Toompood is located on the first floor of the University of Tartu Museum. The museum shop sells books about Toomemäe and Tartu Cathedral, the University of Tartu today and in the past, and scientific achievements, in addition to souvenirs, jewelry, and much more. Design and science enthusiasts can find lovely souvenirs in the museum shop as keepsakes for themselves or gifts for loved ones. The selection includes jewelry created by local designers, toys, and souvenirs with a message suitable for culture enthusiasts. For those with a sweet tooth, we offer handmade chocolate and honey. There are souvenirs in every price range, and many of the products are Estonian.